Founding Hosts programme — 20 spots per country
144 spots left out of 160 in total
Why Voyino
Frequently asked questions
What is Voyino?
Voyino is a hospitality marketplace born in Lomé (Togo) that connects travelers — including the West African diaspora — with verified local hosts across the 8 UEMOA countries. Founding Hosts pay 0% commission for 12 months from public launch, then 7%; travelers pay a transparent 12% service fee.
How do I book a stay in West Africa from the US, UK or Europe?
Pick a verified stay on voyino.com and send your booking request. The host confirms in writing; you pay a deposit in Mobile Money — from abroad, your bank card funds your usual transfer app (TapTap Send, Sendwave, WorldRemit…) which credits the host directly — and the balance is settled on arrival. Every step leaves a written record. Full online payment (card or Mobile Money) is coming soon.
Which countries does Voyino cover?
The 8 UEMOA countries: Togo, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Guinea-Bissau — with the rest of Africa to follow.
Are the hosts verified?
Yes. Every host goes through verification (email, phone, online presence, business registry when available) before their listing goes live.
Our vision
Today the UEMOA zone. Tomorrow, all of Africa.
Voyino starts in UEMOA because it is home — we know the hosts, the languages, the habits. But the ambition is wider: bringing authentic African hospitality, from Lomé to the whole continent, onto one platform with fair rules.